THERAPEUTIC AIR KNEE

The rest bandages “THERAPEUTIC AIR KNEE” are equipped with 12 magnetic devices (6 for each bandage) that improve cellular function, providing a natural therapeutic support to the hock and by reflexology to the whole body.

The permanent magnets used are composed of a highly magnetic alloy of Neodymium, Iron and Boron with Nickel coating, capable of exerting a magnetic flux density of 2600 Gauss each.

The specific arrangement of magnets, their flux density, intensity and polarization, have been studied with the help of veterinarians and professional riders to maximize the localized increase in vascular blood-flow and lymphatic circulation, with multiple beneficial effects:

REFLEXOLOGY EFFECTS:
Using reflexology principles, that is magnetically stimulating the reflex points (Ting) placed on specific meridians of the horse (the same points used for acupuncture), some moderate rebalancing effects are obtained:
• The MC7 Daling (大陵) acupuncture point is the Yuan-Source point, used to balance the fundamental energy of the meridian, it is also a Shu-River point used to treat joint disorders and pain in the limbs, its role is to calm the mind and harmonize the emotions;
• Stimulation of the P7 Lieque (列缺) and P10 Yuji (鱼际) points will improve respiratory, intestinal and urinary functions;
• The Triple Warmer (San Jiao) TR3 Zhongzhu (中渚) meridian point is used to treat acute and chronic pain, joint and muscle pain, arm and shoulder pain and tendon-related disorders;
• TR5 Waiguan point (外關) is the control point of the extraordinary Yang vessel Wei Mai, which influences the whole body and is used to treat general energy and Yang disorders, it is a great point balancing emotions due to its role in regulating the Master Heart meridian (Pericardium);
• The IG5 Yanggu point (陽谷) is indicated to relieve knee pain and stiffness while promoting body warmth and meridian energy.

LOCAL MAGNETO-THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:
Unlike anti-inflammatory pharmaceutics, which create vasoconstrictor action (thus slowing the vascular blood-circulation and lymphatic circulation, resulting in a slowdown of cellular processes), magnetic therapy acts on pain and swelling while avoiding the side effects of the pharmaceutics, while instead enhancing regenerative processes.
• Analgesic effect;
• Anti-inflammatory effect;
• Increase of micro-circulation in cartilages;
• Acceleration of lactic-acid absorption process;
• Acceleration of toxins elimination process;
• Acceleration of osteogenesis process;
• Acceleration of cellular processes.

DISEASES TREATED:
• Muscles, tendons, cartilages injuries;
• Ligaments inflammations;
• Bones fractures;
• Osteoporosis.

HOW TO USE:
• Accustom the horse with gradual usage sessions, as it may initially feel a sense of tickling due to the increased blood-flow localized. For the first few uses, it is therefore recommended to monitor the horse to prevent him from injuring the magnetic devices.
• Can be used on horses of all ages and gender, if necessary permanently when at rest.
• Wear only at rest, when the horse is cold, to avoid possible nuisance that might irritate its behaviour.

WARNINGS:
• In presence of injuries, do not use in the acute phase (first 5 days)!
• Do not use in the presence of visible bruising, open wounds, bleeding, injury or not treated infections because the magnetic effect could contribute to expand the area affected by these diseases!
• Do not use in combination with anti-inflammatory pharmaceutics, blood thinners or ointments active in the areas affected by the magnetic treatment!
• Do not use in presence of pacemaker!
• Do not use during pregnancy!
• This is not a medical device!